Kevin Costner has revealed that he initially intended to star in just one season of Yellowstone before moving on to other projects. The 69-year-old actor, who portrayed John Dutton in the popular series, recently announced his departure from the show ahead of its fifth and final season.

In a recent interview, Costner shared that Yellowstone held a special place in his heart, but he had always envisioned it as a shorter commitment. He expressed his desire to explore other opportunities and his struggle to balance his involvement in the series with his other pursuits.

The acclaimed actor emphasized his positive experience working on Yellowstone and his hope that it would be a significant part of his legacy. He also discussed his upcoming Western epic movie series, Horizon: An American Saga, which he co-wrote, directed, and stars in. Costner expressed his desire for the project to be a must-watch for all ages, despite its mature content.

Costner, who played the beloved character of John Dutton, recently confirmed that he would not be returning for the final episodes of Yellowstone. This announcement came after months of speculation and marked the end of his journey with the show.

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L to R: Mo Brings Plenty as Rainwater’s Driver, Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater, Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, Kevin Costner as John Dutton, and Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton pose for a group photo.